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Animal lovers to join together on National Pet Memorial Day

The RSPCA’s Walk to Remember returns this autumn, calling animal lovers together to honour pets who have passed.

Walk To Remember is a flexible fundraising event where individuals, families and communities walk In Memory of a beloved pet on National Pet Memorial Day - on Sunday 13th September 2026.

Last year more than 900 people came together through Walk to Remember to honour their...

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Nationwide pet parasite roadshow brings free flea and tick checks to dog owners across the UK

MSD Animal Health has announced The Big Pet Parasite Check, a nationwide roadshow of pop-up vet stations, offering free personalised parasite risk assessments and one-to-one flea and tick checks with veterinary experts to dog owners across the UK.

Visting six dog-friendly events across the UK from summer through to winter, these pop-ups will help owners to understand how factors such...

Hard-hitting documentary to highlight pet health issues released by RSPCA

The RSPCA has released a new documentary to highlight the plight of pets who have been selectively bred to have exaggerated physical features.

The documentary - ‘Flawed by design: the hidden cost of the ‘perfect’ pet’ - was released on Youtube last week, fronted by reality TV personality, Olivia Bowen.

It comes as the RSPCA launches a new strategy report - The Shape of...

Charity reeling with unwanted kittens boom ‘Unprecedented’ numbers of abandoned and unplanned litters needing urgent care

Blue Cross is calling on cat owners in Devon to neuter their pets to avoid the hundreds of unplanned litters of kittens needing the charity’s care.

The charity is facing a hidden pet welfare crisis due to the ongoing cost of living crisis and is concerned that pet owners are not neutering their pet to avoid vet fees. There are also concerns that owners may be deliberately breeding...

Burgess Excel backs 20 rabbit rescues for 20 years of Rabbit Awareness Week

Burgess Excel is marking 20 years of Rabbit Awareness Week by donating food to 20 rabbit rescues across the UK, as centres continue to face growing pressure.

This initiative will see Burgess Excel provide each rescue with 20kg of hay and 20kg of rabbit nuggets – 800kg of food in total – to support the day‑to‑day care of rabbits who are waiting for new homes.

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Leading animal charities issue stark warning about “Frankenstein cats”

Animal welfare charities Cats Protection and the RSPCA have warned that cats could soon bear little resemblance to the traditional and much-loved moggy, unless urgent action is taken on cruel cat breeding practices.

In recent years, social media and celebrity trends have driven demand for cats with extreme, unnatural traits. These include folded ears, hairlessness, shortened limbs and...

Pet Shops for Sale in the UK: Is the Industry Growing?

Pet shops for sale in the UK still attract buyers because the pet industry remains supported by steady demand for pet food, accessories, grooming, healthcare products, and specialist retail services. Growth is not automatic, but established pet shops with loyal customers, good locations, clean records, strong suppliers, and clear margins can still offer attractive business acquisition...

What to Know Before Bringing Home a New Puppy or Kitten

Bringing a new puppy or kitten into your life is an incredibly exciting prospect. The thought of tiny paws, playful antics and endless cuddles is enough to make anyone's heart melt. Before you take the plunge, however, it's vital to pause and consider advice about the reality of pet ownership. A new animal companion is a long-term commitment, and being properly prepared is the first step...

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Experts share recall training tips as countryside walks increase the risk of attacks on livestock and wildlife

Dog training experts share recall training tips as summer countryside walks increase the risk of attacks on livestock and wildlife

As UK staycations and countryside walks become increasingly popular over summer, dog owners are being urged to ensure their pets have a reliable recall before exploring rural areas where livestock and wildlife may be put at risk.

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Celebrity animal lovers team up with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to launch fashion drop calling out Brits’ obsession with ‘extreme’ physical features in pets

A star-studded line-up of pet-loving celebrities, including Vicky Pattison and Tasha Ghouri, has joined forces with Battersea to launch a fashion collection that takes aim at the concerning demand for cats and dogs with extreme physical features – warning that some of the internet’s favourite pet trends may be causing more harm than people realise.

The limited-edition collection...

Charity reeling with unwanted kittens boom

Blue Cross is calling on cat owners to neuter their pets to avoid the hundreds of unplanned litters of kittens needing the charity’s care.

The charity is facing a hidden pet welfare crisis due to the ongoing cost of living crisis and is concerned that pet owners are not neutering their pet to avoid vet fees.

There are also concerns that owners may be deliberately breeding...

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